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A123 Systems supplying Li-ion batteries for new BMW ActiveHybrid 3 and ActiveHybrid 5 models

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The integration of the lithium-ion battery into the luggage area reduces the load capacity of the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 to 375 liters, 145 liters lower than that of a BMW 5 Series Sedan variant powered purely by a combustion engine. miles) at an average speed of 35 km/h (22 mph). miles) at an average speed of 35 km/h (22 mph).

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MHI to supply 2 electric buses featuring MLIX Li-ion batteries for Kitakyushu City

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The buses—full-size, low-floor models for the city’s regular route network—will operate on MHI’s high-performance “ MLIX ” lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. The MLIX lithium-ion rechargeable battery to be featured on the new electric buses is lightweight, compact in size, and offers reliability and long service life.

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BMW deploying iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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The hydrogen needed to supply the fuel cell is stored in two 700-bar tanks made of carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP). In coasting overrun and braking phases, the motor also serves as a generator, feeding energy back into a power battery. kg/100 km Range in the WLTP cycle: 504 km (313 miles) Production at Munich pilot plant.

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Porsche reports rising demand for plug-in Panamera S-E hybrid

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Electricity is stored in a 9.4 kWh lithium-ion battery. The Panamera S E-Hybrid, which starts in the US at $99,000, is capable of accelerating from a standstill to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds on its way to a top track speed of 167 mph (269 km/h). There was a particularly strong response from European customers.

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Audi takes plug-in diesel hybrid e-tron Spyder concept, Q5 hybrid to Le Mans

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The lithium-ion battery, located in the front section of the car, stores up to 9.1 The concept car accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph in 4.4 seconds and reaches an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The concept car accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph in 4.4 kWh of energy.

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World record for the Audi R8 e-tron at the Nürburgring

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The Audi R8 e-tron accelerates from zero to 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.6 Its top speed is normally limited to 200 km/h (124 mph); 250 km/h (155 mph) was approved for the record-setting lap. The R8 e-tron’s rechargeable lithium-ion battery stores 49 kWh of energy – enough for a distance of about 215 kilometers (133.6

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Volkswagen unveils mid-size SUV plug-in diesel-electric hybrid concept at Detroit Show

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The powertrain produces up to 306 hp (228 kW) and 516 lb-ft (700 N·m ) of torque: 0 to 60 mph is estimated to take 7.0 kWh lithium-ion battery, the CrossBlue can achieve an all-electric distance of up to 14 miles in all-electric mode; to achieve optimal driving range, the top speed is reduced from 127 mph to 75 mph.

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